Social Worker

This Hospice provides specialist palliative care, education, support and advice across Hawke's Bay helping people make the most of living and dying within a compassionate community.

We're seeking a Social Worker to join the Family Support Team, working 20 hours per week initially, with the opportunity to increase as service demand continues to grow.

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‍The opportunity

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This role will suit a social worker who is confident, efficient and thoughtful in their practice.

Someone who can deliver high quality support while maintaining realistic service boundaries in a growing service.

You’ll work alongside two part time social workers, helping cover key service gaps (particularly Mondays and Fridays) and contribute to a sustainable, responsive model of care.

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‍What you'll be doing

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‍You'll provide effective social work services to patients and their family/whānau, and contribute as a valued member of the interdisciplinary team.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Psychosocial assessments, care planning and targeted interventions
• Discharge planning and mobilising supports promptly
• Active participation in MDT meetings across inpatient and community settings
• Family meetings, advocacy, and coordination with community partners
• Accurate documentation and management of patient information in PalCare
• Supporting grief and bereavement services, including staff debriefing as appropriate

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What we're looking for‍

• Current NZ Social Work Registration
• Minimum 4 years social work experience ideally from within health
• Confidence working within a multidisciplinary health team and advocating professionally
• Experience in aged care and / or existing relationships and confidence working with ARC providers and community service
• The ability to complete NASC assessments is an advantage
• Full, clean NZ driver's licence and being comfortable with travel across the region, including Central Hawke's Bay (fleet car provided)

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What's in it for you‍

• Supportive, accessible leadership
• Regular independent professional supervision
• A strong wellbeing focus, including a staff wellness committee and monthly social activities
• A values driven culture
• Meaningful, challenging work in an environment where people genuinely care for one another
• Salary in line with years of experience and based on new pay spine for community organisations $74,839 - $102,000 per annum

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‍If you're a capable, warm, and pragmatic social worker who thrives in complex health environments and wants to make a meaningful difference, please apply now.